Thrash/θræʃ/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Violence Connotation Implies strong violence, so use it to describe severe physical beatings, not gentle hits. The hero thrashed the villain savagely. Pro Tip 2/3Physical Aggression Use 'thrash' when describing someone hitting another person or object with force. Angry protesters thrashed the statues. Pro Tip 3/3Repeated Action 'Thrash' is used for repeated hitting, not a single strike. She thrashed the cushion repeatedly in frustration.